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Illinois State University
Academic Advisor (Family and Consumer Sciences)
Curriculum
Enrollment
Higher Ed
Edtech.com's Summary
Illinois State University is hiring an Academic Advisor (Family and Consumer Sciences) to provide academic advising and student support to an assigned caseload of students across multiple academic programs in the department. The role guides students through degree requirements and university policies to support academic success and timely degree progression. The advisor also supports recruitment, retention, enrollment management, and course scheduling, and reports directly to the Department Chairperson.
Highlights
- Provide comprehensive advising on course selection, registration, degree requirements, internships, and career planning for an assigned caseload
- Meet with students through scheduled appointments and walk-in advising sessions
- Advise and support transfer students through the Transfer Registration Program
- Develop interventions for students who need additional support to promote persistence and retention
- Coordinate course scheduling and prepare reports on classroom utilization, faculty course loads, and enrollment by major
- Represent the department at recruitment events such as University Open Houses, Redbird Receptions, and Preview events
- Serve on the Family and Consumer Sciences Department Curriculum Committee
- Bachelor’s degree and professional advising experience or a demonstrated equivalent
- Salary of $51,000 to $55,000 per year, plus tuition waiver, retirement, and insurance benefits
- On-campus role Monday through Friday, 8 to 4:30, with occasional evening or weekend work
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